Martin Professional Exterior 600 User manual

Exterior 600
user manual

©1998, 2000 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.
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reproduced, in any form or by any means, without
permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S,
Denmark.
Printed in Denmark.
P/N 35000020, Rev. G

3
table of
CONTENTS
Introduction and Safety 4
Safety precautions...................................................................................................................4
About this manual....................................................................................................................4
Lamp Installation 5
Compatible lamps....................................................................................................................5
Maximum lamp usage..............................................................................................................5
Installing the lamp....................................................................................................................5
Optimizing lamp alignment ......................................................................................................6
AC Power Connection 7
Tapping the power supply........................................................................................................7
Wiring the mains lead..............................................................................................................9
Data Connection 10
Recommended cable.............................................................................................................10
Building the data link..............................................................................................................10
Terminating the link ...............................................................................................................11
Installation 12
Location and orientation ........................................................................................................12
Fastener spacing and type ....................................................................................................12
Adjusting pan and tilt .............................................................................................................12
Address, Settings, and Software 13
About uploaders.....................................................................................................................13
Setting address and mode.....................................................................................................14
Setting personalities ..............................................................................................................15
Programming MC-X scenes...................................................................................................15
Running a test sequence with the MPBB1 ............................................................................18
Calibrating effects with the MPBB1 .......................................................................................18
Manual control.......................................................................................................................18
Installing software..................................................................................................................18
Stand-alone Operation 20
Stand-alone settings..............................................................................................................20
General procedure for changing stand-alone settings...........................................................21
Programming a single fixture.................................................................................................21
Synchronizing stand-alone operation ....................................................................................22
Controller Operation 23
Martin RS-485 control............................................................................................................23
DMX-512 control....................................................................................................................23
Operating the lamp................................................................................................................23
Operating the mechanical effects..........................................................................................24
Cold weather operation..........................................................................................................24
Operating status ....................................................................................................................25
Basic Service and Maintenance 26
Opening and closing the electronics section .........................................................................26
Replacing fuses.....................................................................................................................26
Changing lenses....................................................................................................................26
Maintaining the seal...............................................................................................................27
Cleaning the housing.............................................................................................................27
Changing the mains lead.......................................................................................................27
DMX Protocol 28
Troubleshooting 29
Specifications 30

4 Exterior 600
section 1
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY
Thank you for selecting the Martin Exterior 600. This automated luminaire combines a range of architectural lighting
effects with extremely bright output in an attractive aluminum housing designed for permanent outdoor installation.
Safety precautions
The Exterior 600 is not for domestic use. It presents potential risks due to electric shock, heat and ultraviolet radia-
tion burns, lamp explosion, falls, high-intensity light, and fire. A thorough understanding of the dangers, genuine con-
cern for safety, and attention to detail are required to prevent accidents. Read this manual before powering or installing
the fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below and observe the warnings in this manual and printed on the fix-
ture, and always double check the safety conditions. If you have questions about how to operate the Exterior 600,
please contact your Martin dealer for assistance.
• ALWAYS disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool for 20 minutes before:
- Changing the transformer or ballast settings
- Installing or removing the lamp
- Checking or replacing fuses
- Removing any cover or part from the fixture
• ALWAYS keep combustible materials at least 1 meter (39 inches) away from the fixture. Keep flammable
materials well away from the fixture.
• For protection against dangerous electric shock, ALWAYS ground (earth) the fixture electrically. Use only
a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes.
• Replace defective or worn out lamps immediately. Replace working lamps before usage exceeds the maxi-
mum service life.
• ALWAYS use at least one fastener in each of the 4 curved mounting slots in the base.
• ALWAYS refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
• NEVER illuminate surfaces within 1 meter (39 inches) of the fixture.
• NEVER place filters or other materials over the lens or front glass plate.
• NEVER operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
• NEVER stare directly into the light.
• NEVER operate the fixture without all lenses and covers installed: an unshielded lamp emits dangerous
UV radiation that can cause burns and eye damage, and it can explode without warning.
• NEVER modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin accessories.
About this manual
This user manual covers the Exterior 600 with version 1.5 software. The latest Exterior 600 news, documentation, and
software is available from the Martin Professional web site at http://www.martin.dk.

5Lamp Installation
section 2
LAMP INSTALLATION
This section describes how to install and adjust a lamp.
Compatible lamps
The Exterior 600 is designed to use the lamps listed below. Installing other lamps may damage the fixture.
Maximum lamp usage
The quartz bulb weakens over time, significantly increasing the risk of lamp explosion. Replace the lamp no later than
indicated in the table above.
Installing the lamp
WARNING!
Always disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool before
installing the lamp.For protection against lamp explosion, allow a hot lamp to
cool for at least 2 minutes before removing the access plate.
Lamp Average life Replace by Color temp. Output P/N
Philips MSD 575 2000 h 2200 h 6000K 78 lm/w 97010202
Philips MSR 575/2 1000 h 1200 h 7200K 85 lm/w 97010201
Osram HSR 575/2 1000 h 1200 h 6000K 85 lm/w 97010200
Osram HSD 575 3000 h 3600 h 7200K 78 lm/w 97010207
Lamp adjustment

6 Exterior 600
1. Isolate the fixture from AC power. If it is hot, allow it to cool for at least 2 minutes before proceeding.
The lamp is under high pressure when hot and can explode: use safety goggles to protect your eyes.
2. Remove the nut from the long bolt at the top of the fixture and remove the bolt. Loosen the bot-
tom bolt slightly, if necessary, and tilt the rear section back no more than 45° to avoid damaging
the electrical conduit beneath the fixture.
3. Remove the 4 Allen screws from the lamp access plate. Remove the access plate and the rub-
ber seal.
4. Remove the 2 Phillips screws from the lamp-socket assembly. Gently pull out the assembly.
5. If changing the lamp, remove the old lamp from the socket.
6. Holding the new lamp by its ceramic base - do not touch the glass - insert it firmly and squarely
into the lamp socket.
7. Clean the glass bulb with the wipe supplied with the lamp, particularly if your fingers touched the
glass. A clean, lint-free cloth wetted with alcohol may also be used.
8. Re-insert the lamp assembly. Replace the 2 Phillips screws.
9. Optimize lamp alignment and then close the fixture as described below.
Optimizing lamp alignment
The lamp holder is adjusted at the factory; precise alignment may be necessary due to slight variations between lamps.
1. Apply power to the fixture and allow it to reset. Strike the lamp.
2. Remove the nut from the long bolt at the top of the fixture and remove the bolt. Tilt the rear sec-
tion back no more than 45° to avoid damaging the electrical conduit beneath the fixture.
3. Remove the 4 Allen screws from the lamp access plate. Remove the access plate and the rub-
ber seal.
4. Center the hot-spot (the brightest part of the beam) by turning the 3 adjustment screws one at a
time to move the hot-spot diagonally across the beam. If there is no hot-spot, adjust until the
light is even.
5. To reduce the hot-spot, pull the lamp back towards you by turning all three screws clockwise 1/
4-turn at a time until the light is evenly distributed.
6. If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center, or if light output is low, the lamp is
too far back in the reflector. Move the lamp forward by turning the adjustments screws counter-
clockwise 1/4-turn at a time until the light is bright and evenly distributed.
7. Check the condition of the lamp access seal. Replace with a new one (P/N 20620050) if the seal
is torn, cracked or brittle.
8. Place the seal on the back of the lamp access plate. Insert the 4 Allen screws through the plate
and install. Tighten the Allen screws with a torque of 3 N.m (2.2 Ft-Lbs). With this torque, the
seal will be compressed by about one-third.
9. Tilt the rear section into position and replace the long bolt and lock nut.

7ACPowerConnection
section 3
AC POWER CONNECTION
The Exterior 600 is available with a power supply for operation at 200/230/245 V, 50 Hz and 208/227 V, 60 Hz; and
with a special transformer for operation at 277 V, 60 Hz. This section describes how to tap the power supply for the
local AC voltage and frequency and how to connect the Exterior 600 to AC power.
Do not connect the Exterior 600 to an electrical dimmer system: doing so can damage the electronics.
Warning The fixture is supplied with a weatherproof power cable. However, note that if
there is a breach or cut at any point along the power cable (for example at a
connection point), and if this is exposed to water, moisture can be drawn up
the inside of the cables due to the vacuum effect from the heat generated
during operation. When installing the product outdoors, always ensure that
the fixture is protected from water ingression from inside its power cable by:
• Protecting the connectors on the power cables in a weatherproof housing, or a
weatherproof electrical junction box, or
• Using IP65 rated cord caps, or
• Replacing the supplied cable with one that connects directly inside the fixture.
IMPORTANT!
Check voltage and frequency settings before applying power.
Tapping the power supply
Verify settings
The voltage and frequency settings must match the local AC power supply! The factory-set power supply tappings are
printed on the serial number label on the back plate. Operating at the incorrect power setting can result in poor light
output, greatly reduced lamp life, overheating and damage to the fixture. If the setting does not match your local AC
voltage and frequency, then the power supply must be retapped as described below.
Changing voltage and frequency settings, standard power supply
WARNING!
Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing any cover.
Local AC Supply Transformer Ballast
Frequency Voltage Setting Terminal Setting Terminal
50 Hz
200-210 V 210 V 4200 V / 50 Hz 7
210-220 V 210 V 4230 V / 50 Hz 10
220-235 V 230 V 6230 V / 50 Hz 10
235-240 V 230 V 6245 V / 50 Hz 12
240-260 V 250 V 8245 V / 50 Hz 12
60 HZ 200-217 V 210 V 4208 V / 60 Hz 4
217-240 V 230 V 6227 V / 60 Hz 7

8 Exterior 600
1. Make sure the Exterior 600 is isolated from AC power. Remove the
10 Allen screws from the rear cover plate. Pull off the plate and seal.
2. Find the row in the above table with the local AC frequency and
voltage. Follow the row to the right to find the correct trans-
former and ballast tappings. For example, with a local AC supply
of 230V, 50 Hz, the correct transformer tapping is terminal 6 and
the correct ballast tapping is terminal 10.
3. To tap the transformer, move the 2 BROWN wires to the correct
terminal. Terminals are identified on the transformer in front of
the connection tabs.
4. To tap the ballast, move the single BROWN wire to the correct terminal.
5. Check the condition of the seal. Replace with a new one (P/N 20600020) if the seal is torn,
cracked or brittle.
6. Insert the Allen screws through all holes in the cover and seal. Place the cover firmly against the
body.
7. Adjust the straight sides of the seal so that they stick out a little bit, just enough so that you can
feel the seal when you run a finger across the joint.
8. Cross-tighten the cover bolts. The correct torque for these bolts is 3 N.m (2.2 Ft-Lbs). With this
torque, the seal will be compressed by about one-third.
Changing voltage and frequency settings, 277 V supply
1. Make sure the Exterior 600 is isolated from AC power. Remove the 10 Allen screws from the rear cover
plate. Pull off the plate and seal.
2. Locate the BROWN wire that connects the mains filter to the transformer. Move this wire to the
transformer terminal labelled for the desired setting, 230 or 277 V. Do not move the brown wire
that leads to the ballast.
3. To tap the ballast, move the single BROWN wire to terminal 7 for 60 Hz operation, or to terminal
10 for 50 Hz operation.
4. Replace the cover as described in the previous procedure.
Local AC Transformer Ballast
Frequency Voltage Setting Terminal Setting Terminal
50 Hz 218-241 V 230 V see label 230 V / 50 Hz 10
265-290 V 277 V see label
60 Hz 218-241 V 230 V see label 227 V / 60 Hz 7
265-290 V 277 V see label
Ballast Trans-
former

9ACPowerConnection
Wiring the mains lead
The Exterior 600 is equipped with a 1.8-meter (5.9 ft.) length of 3-conductor 0.75 mm2(~18 AWG) electrical cable for
connection to the AC power supply. See “Changing the mains lead” on page 27 if another lead is required.
WARNING!
For protection from dangerous electric shock, the fixture must be grounded
(earthed). The AC mains supply shall be fitted with a fuse or circuit breaker
and ground-fault protection.
1. Verify that the power supply is tapped for the local AC voltage and frequency.
2. Verify that the feed cable is undamaged and rated for the current requirements of all connected
devices.
3. To connect the Exterior 600 to an electrical outlet or cable, install an appropriate grounding-type
cord cap on the mains lead. Connect the yellow/green wire to ground (earth), the brown wire to
live (hot), and the blue wire to neutral. The above table shows some possible pin identification
schemes; if the pins are not clearly identified, or if you have any doubts about proper installa-
tion, consult a qualified electrician.
4. Consult a qualified electrician if the Exterior 600 is to be connected directly to building wiring.
There shall be a switch in the circuit to turn power off when the fixture is not in use or is being
serviced.
Wire (EU) Wire (US) Pin Marking Screw (US)
brown black live “L” yellow or brass
blue white neutral “N” silver
yellow/green green ground green

10 Exterior 600
section 4
DATA CONNECTION
This section describes how to connect fixtures to a controller and other devices, and how to terminate the data link. For
data connection, the Exterior 600 has a dual 1.8 meter (5.9 ft.) 24 AWG cable with locking 3-pin XLR connectors.
DATA PIN-OUT
Pin 1: shield Pin 2: signal - (cold) Pin 3: signal + (hot)
Recommended cable
Use only cable designed for RS-485 devices. The cable shall be suitable for outdoor use. It shall have low capacitance
and a characteristic impedance of 85 to 150 ohms. It shall be electrically shielded and have at least 1 twisted pair of
wires. The minimum wire size is 0.2 mm (24 AWG) for runs up to 300 meters (1000 ft.) and 0.322 mm (26 AWG) for
runs up 500 meters (1640 ft.).
Warning! The fixture is not supplied with a weatherproof XLR connectors. If these
connectors are exposed to water, moisture can be drawn up the inside of the
cables due to the vacuum effect from the heat generated during operation.
When installing the product outdoors, always ensure that the fixture is
protected from water ingression from inside its data cable by:
• Protecting the connectors on the data cable in a weatherproof housing (or a
weatherproof electrical junction box), or
• Using IP65 rated XLR cable and connectors (such as those produced by Neutrik), or
• Replacing the supplied cable with one that connects directly inside the fixture.
Building the data link
To connect the controller
1. DMX controllers: Connect a data cable to the controller’s data output. If the cable has a 3-pin male
plug and the controller has a 5-pin female socket, use a 5-pin male to 3-pin female adaptor cable (P/N
11820005) or replace the 3-pin plug with a 5-pin plug. The pin-out is the same for 3-pin and 5-pin
plugs. Pins 4 and 5 are not used.
Martin RS-485 protocol controllers (3032): First, connect a 3-pin “swapper” cable (P/N 11820006) to
the controller’s data output; then, connect a regular data cable to the swapper cable. A swapper cable
connects pin 2 to pin 3 and pin 3 to pin 2.
2. If the controller is located in a central position between 2 or more fixtures, you may split the link
into branches using a splitter such as the Martin 4-Channel Opto-Isolated RS-485 Splitter/Amplifier.
Do not use a “Y” connector to split the link.
3. Lead the data cable from the controller to the first fixture. Plug the cable into the fixture cable
with the male XLR connector. If the cable from the controller has a 5-pin plug, replace it with a 3-
pin plug or insert a 5-pin male to 3-pin female adaptor cable (P/N 11820005).
To connect additional fixtures
1. Connect the output (female) of the fixture closest to the controller to the input (male) of the next fixture.
(If connecting to another type of fixture with reversed-polarity (pin 3 cold), such as the PAL 1200, insert
a swapper cable between the two fixtures.)
2. Continue connecting fixtures output to input. Up to 32 fixtures may be connected on a serial link.
If more fixtures are required, use another controller output, if available, or an RS-485 amplifier.

11Data Connection
Terminating the link
Link termination is achieved by inserting a 120 ohm resistor across the signal + (hot) and signal - (cold) wires; it is
important for trouble-free communication. If a splitter is used, terminate each branch of the link.
The easiest way to terminate the link is to insert a male termination plug into the data output cable of the last fixture. A
termination plug is simply an XLR connector with a 120 ohm resistor soldered across pins 2 and 3.
Permanent link termination can be achieved by placing a 120 ohm resistor across the terminals for the hot and cold
data wires on the connection block inside the electronics section.

12 Exterior 600
section 5
INSTALLATION
This section briefly describes how to anchor the Exterior 600. The Exterior 600’s base allows the fixture to manually
be panned 50° and tilted +/- 40°.
NOTICE!
It is the installer’s responsibility to determine the anchoring method.
Location and orientation
The Exterior 600 may be installed outdoors, in any orientation. It shall be located at least 1 meter (39 in.) away from
the surface to be illuminated and any combustible materials. The aluminum housing reaches temperatures up to 80° C
(176° F): the fixture should not be located where it can accidentally be touched.
To achieve the full tilt range, the fixture must be installed on a pedestal at least 12 cm (4.7 in) long. To achieve the full
pan range, the fixture must be anchored with 4 fasteners that can be loosened, spaced at 90° intervals as described
below.
The Exterior 600 requires free-circulating air for cooling. Do not locate the fixture in an unventilated space.
Fastener spacing and type
WARNING!
Verify that the structure can bear at least 10 times the weight of all installed
fixtures. Use at least one fastener in each of the 4 curved mounting slots.
The fixture is designed to be anchored with four 10 mm (3/8 in.) bolts. Additional bolts may be used but the pan range
will be reduced. Evenly space the bolts at 90° intervals, centered on a 170 mm (6 and 11/16 in.) circle, so that one bolt
passes through each curved slot in the foot of the base.
The specific hardware will depend on the installation. Consult a qualified engineer to determine a suitable anchoring
method and to verify that the structure can safely bear at least 10 times the fixture’s weight. In general, use high quality
corrosion resistant fasteners such as zinc-plated steel, grade 8.8 or better, together with either self-locking nuts or nuts
and lock-washers.
Adjusting pan and tilt
1. To adjust the pan, loosen the anchor bolts slightly so that the fixture can turn. Manually adjust the pan
position and retighten the bolts.
2. To adjust the tilt, loosen both tilt locks on either side of the base. Position the fixture and
retighten the tilt lock nuts.

13Address,Settings,andSoftware
section 6
ADDRESS, SETTINGS, AND SOFTWARE
This section describes how to set the fixture address and other settings, calibrate effects, run a test routine, and install
software updates. The effects of personality settings are described in section 8.
About uploaders
Settings are changed using a Martin uploader (MPBB1 or MP2) that has been loaded with the Exterior 600’s control
software, which is available for download from the Martin web site, and connected to the fixture or the data link. The
software version loaded in the fixture and the uploader must be the same. Note: Software for the standard Exterior 600
(files named “EX600XXX.MU3”) is not the same as for the Exterior 600 Compact (files named “EX60CXXX.MU3”).
Be sure to install the correct software in the uploader before use.
The uploader has 2 modes: single-fixture, where it sends instructions only to the fixture at a specific address; and all-
fixtures, where it sends to all same-type fixtures on the link. Communication is one-way; from the uploader to the fix-
ture, so there is no way to read the address or settings. There is, however, a utility for finding fixture addresses. Please
see the uploader manual for additional instructions.
To set fixtures via the serial link
To change settings on all Exterior 600s at the same time, connect the uploader to the data link and use all-fixtures
mode. If you set the address in all-fixtures mode, all Exterior 600s will be set to the same address.
To change the settings of an individual fixture via the serial link, use single-fixture mode. The fixture’s address must be
known and no other fixture may have the same address. Otherwise,
if you can apply power only to the fixture you want to
set and you can turn off all others, use all-fixtures mode: only the Exterior 600 that is powered on will be set.
To set a fixture via direct connection
An individual fixture can also be set by connecting its data input (male) directly to the uploader’s output. To avoid set-
ting other Exterior 600s on the link, disconnect the fixture’s data output.
Navigation
The settings menu is shown below. Please refer to the uploader manual for detailed navigation instructions.
dAdr
MAdr
CAL
PSET SPEC
d OF
C OF
M OF
dLOF
dRES
ALON
AUTO
EFFb
ASHT
SCUT
TSEQ EFSP
Y OF
AdJ
RST
L ON
LoFF
SA TIME
HOUR
MIN
ENAb
LITE
ENAb
LEV
TIME
ENAb
STRT
STOP
WAIT
FAdE
CMIN
CMAX
MMIN
MMAX
YMIN
YMAX
FROS
ZOOM
MAST
ALL
dIM
CYAN
MAG
YEL
COL
BEAM
ZOOM
SHUT
MC-X
PRE1
dIM
COL
CYAN
MAG
YEL
FROS
ZOOM
LAMP
PRE2
PRE3
PRE4
PRE5
PRE6
PRE7

14 Exterior 600
Setting address and mode
The fixture address and control mode must be selected before the Exterior 600 will respond correctly to a controller.
The fixture address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used to receive instructions from the controller.
The Exterior 600 requires 8 channels in DMX mode 1 and 9 channels in DMX mode 2. It uses 2 channels in Martin
mode. The control modes are described on page 23.
Fixture addresses may be set in any order. Two Exterior 600s may share the same address; however, they will receive
the same instructions and independent control will not be possible.
To set mode and address with MPBB1 in single-fixture mode
1. Plug the serial link into the “DMX/RS-485 OUT” socket on the MPBB1.
2. Apply power to the Exterior 600 and the MPBB1.
3. Use the arrow keys to select FIXT from the MPBB1 menu. Press [Enter].
4. Select the current mode, dMX or MART. Press [Enter].
5. Select SING. Press [Enter].
6. Scroll to the fixture’s current DMX or Martin address. Press [Enter].
7. To set the mode, select PSET. Press [Enter]. Select the desired mode - DMX1, DMX2, or
MART - and press [Enter].
8. To set a new DMX address, select dAdr. Press [Enter]. Scroll to the new address. Press [Enter].
Press [Enter] again when SURE is displayed to confirm.
9. To set a new Martin address, select MAdr. Press [Enter]. Scroll to the new address. Press
[Enter]. Press [Enter] again when SURE is displayed to confirm.
10. Disconnect the MPBB1 and reconnect the serial link.
To set mode and address with MPBB1 in all-fixtures mode
1. Plug the data input cable (male) of the fixture to set into the “DMX/RS-485 OUT” socket on the MPBB1.
Disconnect the data output cable from the serial link. Alternatively, connect the serial link to the MPBB1
at any convenient point and make sure that power is applied only to the desired fixture.
2. Use the arrow keys to select FIXT from the MPBB1 menu. Press [Enter].
3. Select the current mode, dMX or MART. Press [Enter].
4. Select ALL. Press [Enter].
5. To set the mode, select PSET. Press [Enter]. Select the desired mode - DMX1, DMX2, or
MART - and press [Enter].
6. To set an address, select dAdr, for a DMX address, or MAdr, for a Martin address. Press
[Enter]. Scroll to the new address. Press [Enter]. Press [Enter] again when SURE is displayed to
confirm.
7. Disconnect the MPBB1 and reconnect the serial link.
FIXT SING address settings dMX current
FIXT ALL settingsdMX

15Address,Settings,andSoftware
Setting personalities
* Setting may be overridden via DMX. See the protocol for details.
1. Select FIXT from the MPBB1 menu. Press [Enter] to continue or [Menu] to escape.
2. Select the mode, dMX or MART. Press [Enter].
3. Select single-fixture (SING) or all-fixtures (ALL)mode. Press [Enter]. If you selected single-
fixture mode, scroll to the address of the fixture to set. Press [Enter].
4. Navigate to the personality setting to adjust. Press [Enter].
5. Select the desired option. Press [Enter].
Programming MC-X scenes
Seven scenes - combinations of colors and effects - can be programmed and stored in the Exterior 600’s electronic
memory. These scenes are programmed using a Martin uploader.
Once programmed, scenes are executed using the Martin MC-X remote control. The MC-X, which sends DMX com-
mands with a special start-code on channel 1, also has functions to blackout the light and to engage the Exterior 600’s
stand-alone mode. Please refer to the MC-X user manual for information about executing scenes.
Scene parameters
The table below shows the options available for MC-X scene programming.
Personality Path Options Effect (Default settings shaded.)
Effects speed EFSP FAST Normal, full speed operation.
SAFE Reduced speed operation.
DMX lamp off SPEC/dLOF ON Enable DMX lamp off command.
OFF Disable DMX lamp off command.*
DMX reset SPEC/dRES ON Enable DMX reset command.
OFF Disable DMX reset command.*
Automatic lamp on SPEC/ALON ON Lamp strikes within 90 seconds of power on.
OFF Strike lamp with controller command.
Automatic protocol
detection SPEC/AUTO ON Enable automatic protocol detection.
OFF Disable automatic protocol detection.
Shortcuts SPEC/SCUT ON Effect wheels turn the shortest direction.*
OFF Effect wheels always turn same direction.*
Automatic shutter SPEC/ASHT ON Shutter “helps” dimmer black out.
OFF Shutter not affected by dimmer commands.
Effects feedback SPEC/EFFb ON Enable feedback on effect wheels.
OFF Disable feedback on effect wheels.
Parameter Path Options Effect
Dimmer dIM 0 - 255 Full closed !full open
Color filter COL
WHIT Open
CTC CTC filter
REd Red
GREE Green
BLUE Blue
Cyan CYAN 0 - 255 White !Cyan

16 Exterior 600
To program scenes with an MPBB1
1. Connect the serial link, or the DMX input of the fixture to be programmed, to the uploader’s DMX / RS
485 output. Apply power to the uploader first and then the fixtures.
2. To program all connected fixtures, or to program a single connected fixture at an unknown
address, follow the steps in the table below. If programming a single fixture with this method,
disconnect any other identical fixtures from AC power and/or the data link.
3. To program a single fixture with a known DMX address, use the following procedure. The
uploader user manual describes how to find an address.
4. Select a scene to program.
5. Program the dimmer level.
Magenta MAG 0 - 255 White !Magenta
Yellow YEL 0 - 255 White !Yellow
Frost FROS ON Frost on
OFF Frost off
Zoom ZOOM 0 - 255 Wide !narrow
Lamp LAMP ON Lamp power on
OFF Lamp power off
Press Times To Display
Menu as needed go to top of menu (display stops changing) varies
up / down as needed select fixture menu FIXT
Enter 1enter menu dMX
Enter 1enter menu ALL
Enter 1enter menu PSET
Press Times To Display
Menu as needed go to top of menu (display stops changing) varies
up / down as needed select fixture menu FIXT
Enter 1enter menu dMX
Enter 1enter menu ALL
down 1select single fixture mode SING
Enter 1enter address selection menu 001
up / down as needed scroll to the fixture’s DMX address varies
Enter 1set uploader to fixture’s DMX address PSET
Press Times To Display
up / down as needed select MC-X menu MC-X
Enter 1enter menu PRE1
up / down as needed select scene from 1 to 7 varies
Enter 1enter effect menu dIM
Press Times To Display
up / down as needed select dimmer level menu dIM
Enter 1enter menu 0
up / down as needed adjust dimmer level 0-255
Enter 1save setting and continue dIM
Parameter Path Options Effect

17Address,Settings,andSoftware
6. Program the color wheel color.
7. Set CMY color.
8. Turn frost on/off.
9. Set zoom.
10. Program a lamp off command in one scene if you want to control lamp power with the MC-X.
Otherwise, set the lamp command to ON in each scene.
11. Repeat steps as necessary to program scenes 1 to 7. When finished, turn off and disconnect the
uploader.
Press Times To Display
up / down as needed select color wheel menu COL
Enter 1enter menu WHIT
up / down as needed select color varies
Enter 1save setting and continue COL
Press Times To Display
up / down as needed select cyan menu CYAN
Enter 1enter menu 0
up / down as needed set cyan level 0-255
Enter 1save setting and continue CYAN
down 1select magenta menu MAG
Enter 1enter menu 0
up / down as needed set magenta level 0-255
Enter 1save setting and continue MAG
down 1select yellow menu YEL
Enter 1enter menu 0
up / down as needed select yellow level 0-255
Enter 1save setting and continue YEL
Press Times To Display
up / down as needed select frost menu FROS
Enter 1enter menu OFF
up / down as needed turn frost on or off ON/OFF
Enter 1save setting and continue FROS
Press Times To Display
up / down as needed select zoom menu ZOOM
Enter 1enter menu 0
up / down as needed select zoom level 0-255
Enter 1save setting and continue ZOOM
Press Times To Display
down 1select lamp menu LAMP
Enter 1enter menu ON
up / down as needed program lamp on or lamp off command ON/OFF
Enter 1save setting and continue LAMP

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Running a test sequence with the MPBB1
The test sequence allows you to test the fixture without a controller.
1. Select FIXT from the MPBB1 menu. Press [Enter].
2. Select the mode, dMX or MART. Press [Enter].
3. Select single-fixture (SING) or all-fixtures (ALL)mode. Press [Enter]. If you selected single-
fixture mode, scroll to the address of the fixture to test. Press [Enter].
4. Navigate to TSEQ. Press [Enter]. Press [Enter] again to confirm.
Calibrating effects with the MPBB1
The calibration menu allows you to adjust the effects for total uniformity between fixtures: it is not a substitute for
mechanical adjustment, which shall only be performed by a qualified technician.
1. Select FIXT from the MPBB1 menu. Press [Enter] to continue or [Menu] to escape.
2. Select the mode, dMX or MART. Press [Enter].
3. Select SING. Press [Enter]. Scroll to the fixture address. Press [Enter].
4. Navigate to CAL. Press [Enter].
5. Select effect to calibrate: dimmer (dOF), cyan (COF), magenta (MOF), or yellow (YOF).
Press [Enter].
6. Adjust from 1 to 255. Press [Enter] to save the calibration.
Manual control
The adjustment menu (AdJ) provides manual control for making mechanical adjustments and is for service techni-
cians. The menu provides functions to reset the fixture (RST), turn on and off the lamp (LON, LoFF), and move
all effects to their OPEN, SPOS (sensor), and APOS (adjustment) positions, together (ALL) or individually.
Installing software
The latest control software for the Exterior 600 is available from your Martin dealer and the Martin web site at http://
www.martin.dk.
Software is uploaded to the Exterior 600 using an uploader such as the Martin MPBB1 or MP2. Please refer to the
uploader manual for instructions on preparing the uploader for use.
Normal upload with MPBB1
1. Connect the MPBB1 to the fixture or serial link as if connecting a controller.
2. Power up the fixtures and allow them to reset. Turn on the MPBB1.
3. Use the arrow keys to select UPLd from the MPBB1 menu. Press [Enter] to continue or [Menu]
to escape.
4. Select DMX or Martin protocol. If the fixtures are set for auto protocol detection, either protocol
may be used. If not, the protocol must match the fixture PSET setting.
5. Press [Enter]. The LEDs on the Exterior 600s are steady yellow to indicate an upload is in
progress. When the upload is complete, the MPBB1 displays dONE and the fixtures reset.
Boot mode upload with MPBB1
If the data is corrupted during transmission, a check-sum error occurs that causes the fixture to switch to boot mode in
preparation for a second upload attempt. Execute a boot-mode upload as described in the uploader manual.
If an upload attempt is interrupted, the fixture must be powered off for at least 10 seconds before a second upload can
be attempted. When the fixture is powered on, a check-sum error occurs that causes it to switch to boot mode in prepa-
ration for the second upload attempt. Select boot mode upload on the uploader.
If the software in memory is corrupted, software can be installed using the “hard-boot” setting, which is enabled by
moving a jumper on the circuit board. This upload procedure is also used to install software if it includes an update of
the boot sector.

19Address,Settings,andSoftware
1. Disconnect the fixture from AC power. Open the electronics section as described on page 26.
2. On the circuit board, move jumper PL121 to pins 1
and 2 (hard boot setting) as shown.
3. Connect the fixture’s data input (male) to the MPBB1.
Apply power to the uploader first and then to the fix-
ture.
4. Select UPLd from the MPBB1 menu and press [Enter]. Select boot. Press [Enter] to start the
upload. When the upload is finished, the MPBB1 displays dONE and the fixture resets with the
new software.
5. Disconnect the fixture from the electricity, move the jumper back to the normal setting, and close
the electronics section as described.
PIN 1
PL121
hard boot settingnormal setting
PL104
"" PIN 1
PL121
PL104
""

20 Exterior 600
section 7
STAND-ALONE OPERATION
This section describes how to operate the Exterior 600 without a controller in stand-alone (SA) mode in which the fix-
ture executes random color changes at set intervals and speeds at a set time and/or light level. An MPBB1 Uploader is
used to program the stand-alone settings. Please see “About uploaders” on page 13.
Stand-alone settings
SA setting Path Options Effect
Clock set: hour TIME/HOUR 0-23 Sets the current hour.
Clock set: minute TIME/MIN 0-59 Sets the current minute.
SA on/off SA/ENAb ON-OFF Enables/disable other SA settings. Turn
SA off on slave fixtures.
Light sensor on/off SA/LITE/ENAb ON-OFF Toggles light-level control.
Light level SA/LITE/LEV 0-255 Sets the light trigger level. 0 is darkest,
255 is brightest. When setting, light
switches on/off at current level.
Clock on/off SA/TIME/ENAb ON-OFF Toggles clock control.
Start hour SA/TIME/STRT/HOUR 0-23 Sets the start hour.
Start minute SA/TIME/STRT/MIN 0-59 Sets the start minute.
Stop hour SA/TIME/STOP/HOUR 0-23 Sets the stop hour.
Stop minute SA/TIME/STOP/MIN 0-59 Sets the stop minute.
Wait time SA/WAIT 1 sec-
60 min
Sets the time between color changes.
Set wait time = fade time for continuous
change.
Fade time SA/FAdE 0-60 Sets the fade time in seconds.
Minimum cyan
Minimum magenta
Minimum yellow
SA/CMIN
SA/MMIN
SA/YMIN 0-255 Sets the minimum amount of each color
to use in the random color. Must be less
than or equal to maximum.
Maximum cyan
Maximum magenta
Maximum yellow
SA/CMAX
SA/MMAX
SA/YMAX 0-255 Sets the maximum amount of each color
to use in the random color. Must be
greater than or equal to the minimum.
Frost on/off SA/FROS ON-OFF Toggles the frost filter.
Zoom level SA/ZOOM 0-255 Sets the zoom level. 0 = full flood.
Master on/off SA/MAST ON-OFF Toggles master signal transmission.
Slave address dAdr
1Same color on master and slave.
13 Master CMY mix maps to slave MYC.
25 Master CMY mix maps to slave YCM.
37 Master CMY mix maps to slave MCY.
49 Master CMY mix maps to slave CYM.
61 Master CMY mix maps to slave YMC.